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The Berks-Mont NewsFri, 09 Dec 2016 22:02:54 -050060It might seem a bit early to make Oscar predictions but "La La Land" has already emerged as a frontrunner for Best Picture.

After premiering on the film festival circuit, the bittersweet musical landed the Audience Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival before netting some of the year's best reviews from critics.

]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:24:18 -0500201612091824182016-12-09T18:24:18-05:002016-12-09T18:24:18-05:00Thursday's rehearsal gave me a chance to see what's in store for this weekend's audiences, and this show will be a treat for all ages. The story centers around Eubie, the happiest elf at the North Pole, who wants to be a part of Santa's sleigh team. But thanks to his not-so-nice lady boss, he's assigned to checking the naughty-or-nice lists.]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:56:19 -0500201612091759572016-12-09T17:56:19-05:002016-12-09T17:59:57-05:00POTTSTOWN >> After 16 years, the Carousel at Pottstown will open to the general public Sunday - and one of the first visitors will be Santa.

The carousel, located at 30 W. King St. across from Memorial Park, will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. and Santa will be available for photos for just $5.

Every photo comes with a free ride on the Carousel as well.

]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:48:36 -0500201612091548362016-12-09T15:48:36-05:002016-12-09T15:48:36-05:00The holiday season is normally a joyous season filled with family and friends, delicious goodies and special gifts for loved ones. Unfortunately, many local families are unable to provide Christmas gifts for their children.

The Case Management Program at Boyertown Area Multi-Service assists client families with Christmas gifts for their children.

Board member Stephen Elsier nominated Landino; this action was seconded by Paul Stengle and no other nominations were made. The board unanimously voted in favor of John Landino to serve in the position of board president.

]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:44:30 -0500201612091407462016-12-09T13:44:30-05:002016-12-09T14:07:46-05:00DOUGLASS (Mont.) >> Zern's Market, the landmark auction house and farm market that has stood on East Philadelphia Avenue for decades, is on the market for $7 million.

According to the real estate listing, the 24-acre property sports a 200,000 square-foot building built in 1949 with some vendors who have been in the same location for decades.

]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:45:34 -0500201612091345342016-12-09T13:45:34-05:002016-12-09T13:45:34-05:00Academy of Music: Dec. 9-31 The Pennsylvania Ballet presents George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker." The Academy of Music is at Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia. For show times and ticket availability, call (215) 893-1999 or visit www.paballet.org.

Dock Woods Community: The Valley Forge Chorus is part of the Christmas celebration, which is open to the public, at 2 p.

]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:59:17 -0500201612091021522016-12-08T17:59:17-05:002016-12-09T10:21:52-05:00NORRISTOWN >> The Montgomery County District Attorney made a very public plea to get his prosecutors more money at the county's budget hearing Dec. 1. And it looks like he's going to get turned down.

"Not at this time," said Commissioners' Chairwoman Val Arkoosh, when asked about whether the money would be added to the budget.

Brian Specht and Andrew Raugh were reelected as president and vice-president, respectively.

Specht, who has served on the board for 15 years, will be starting his second year as board president.

]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 14:58:07 -0500201612081458072016-12-08T14:58:07-05:002016-12-08T14:58:07-05:00Two Kutztown University student organizations want to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day on the university calendar.

Diversity Council and Vote Everywhere seek support in a petition to the KU Calendar Committee for a holiday celebrating the indigenous peoples of North America and to serve as a counter-celebration to Columbus Day, promoting Native American culture and commemorating the history of Native American peoples, according to the www.

]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 14:52:01 -0500201612081452012016-12-08T14:52:01-05:002016-12-08T14:52:01-05:00For another consecutive year, Fleetwood Bank is sponsoring the annual Economic Forecast Breakfast of the Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce. Ryotaro Tashiro of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia will give a presentation to members.

Online registration is open for the annual program to be held on Friday, Jan.

]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:01:17 -0500201612081301172016-12-08T13:01:17-05:002016-12-08T13:01:17-05:00Senator Judy Schwank was named the Democratic vice-chair of the Senate Appropriations committee by Senate Democratic leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny). The com"The appropriations committee has the primary responsibility to ensure the budget is balanced and state services are properly funded," she said.]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:44:05 -0500201612081244052016-12-08T12:44:05-05:002016-12-08T12:44:05-05:00On Saturday, Dec. 17, the Heritage of Green Hills living community in Shillington will offer tours of the vintage model railroad, visits with Santa, holiday music and refreshments.

The public is invited to a free Open House at the community's vintage model railroad room - an annual invitation that has drawn thousands of visitors over the years.